National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme (NICAS) Taster Sessions

Friday 11 April 2025, 8:00pm to Saturday 19 April 2025, 3:30pm

Venue

University Sport Centre, Lancaster

Open to

Families and young people, Staff

Registration

Cost to attend - booking required

Registration Info

Book a place by calling reception 01524 510600.

Ticket Price

7-9 years (1-hour session): £8.50 / 10-13 and 14+ years (1.5-hour sessions): £12.50

Event Details

Aimed at young people between 7-17 years old, the taster sessions are a fun introduction to climbing and the National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme (NICAS).

Each class will include climbing with ropes and bouldering, lots of games, safety and technique, team building, and basic elements of a NICAS session.

Taster session dates and times:

7-9 years

  • Saturday 12 April, 9am-10am
  • Saturday 12 April, 2pm-3pm
  • Sunday 13 April, 9.30am-10.30am
  • Monday 14 April, 4pm-5pm
  • Saturday 19 April, 9.30am-10.30am

10-13 years

  • Saturday 12 April, 11am-12.30pm
  • Sunday 13 April, 11am-12.30pm
  • Sunday 13 April, 1.30pm-3pm
  • Tuesday 15 April, 4pm-5.30pm
  • Saturday 19 April, 11am-12.30pm

14+ years

  • Friday 11 April, 8pm-9.30pm
  • Saturday 12 April, 4pm-5.30pm
  • Saturday 19 April, 4pm-5.30pm

More skills in safety, rope work, and climbing techniques will be taught during the NICAS summer term at Sport Lancaster.

Book a place by calling reception 01524 510600.

NICAS Summer Term

The National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme (NICAS) at Sport Lancaster is delivered in termly blocks. We are proud to deliver the nationally-recognised introduction to climbing, providing a gateway to learning more and developing a love for the sport. Find out more about the NICAS Summer Term.

Contact Details

Name Luke Gribbin
Email

climbing@lancaster.ac.uk